sociology alevel aqa

Question 1

What does (Feminist )Karen Armstrong say about patriarchy in religion?

Answer 1

That the exclusion of women from priesthood is evidence of marginalisation.

Question 2

Explain patriarchy in religious organisations ?

Answer 2

Religious organisations are mainly male dominated even though women participate in religion more than men.

E. g Orthodox Judaism and Catholicism forbid women from becoming priests.
however female bishops are now allowed in house of lords.

Question 3

Patriarchy in places of worship.

Answer 3

Women’s participation is restricted.
E. g women are not allowed to preach or read from sacred texts.

Question 4

What is an example of patriarchy in places of worship.

Answer 4

Women menstruating are not allowed are not allowed to touch the Qu’ran.